The Challenge of Proving Vapor Phase Burning in Porous Media in an In Situ Combustion Heavy Oil Recovery Process Based on Laboratory Modeling
Abstract
In this study, vapor phase combustion in porous media has been investigated and proved based on the new reactor design. Vapor phase combustion is an important concept which is lacking in kinetic models for the majority of in situ combustion simulations described in the literature.
Proof of vapor burn development in porous media will significantly improve the chemical reaction models. This concept may enable the thermal simulators to accurately predict the performance of both field scale and laboratory designs for an in situ combustion recovery process. Also, the more accurate modeling techniques may aid to enhance the decision-making process for reservoir development scenarios associated with air injection processes.
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Education--Technology, Engineering, Engineering--Chemical, Engineering--Petroleum
Citation
Feizabadi, S. E. (2017). The Challenge of Proving Vapor Phase Burning in Porous Media in an In Situ Combustion Heavy Oil Recovery Process Based on Laboratory Modeling (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28736